Oregon updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

Maryland Sues Gore-Tex for Polluting State’s Waters With PFAS

The State of Maryland is suing the makers of Gore-Tex waterproof clothing for polluting the drinking water of residents living around the company’s rural Maryland facilities with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals.” The WL Gore and Associates facilities, located roughly 90 miles from Baltimore, have been polluting residents’ water with PFAS levels as high as 700 times the federal limit, reported The Guardian. “At…

Expanded well testing for PFAS: what you need to know

Residents with private wells in Lumberton and Pembroke can get their water tested by Chemours for PFAS, known as "forever chemicals."Read more The post Expanded well testing for PFAS: what you need to know appeared first on Border Belt Independent.

Clamping down on 'forever chemicals'

Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing regulation worldwide.

Oregon updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health.The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday announced it would add six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, to the state’s list of more than 800 regulated contaminants and begin creating regulations to limit Oregonians’ exposure to them.“We need …

State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday announced it would add six…

State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals

Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health.